Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Energy Strategy and Policy

• Understand the importance of energy strategy and policy in business and government.
• Identify key drivers of energy policy, including economic, environmental, and technological factors.
• Recognize the role of stakeholders (government, industry, consumers) in energy decision-making.

2. Global Energy Trends and Policy Frameworks

• Analyze global and regional energy trends (fossil fuels, renewables, electrification).
• Understand international agreements and frameworks, such as:
• Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• International Energy Agency (IEA) energy policies.
• National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs).

3. Corporate and Industrial Energy Strategy

• Develop corporate energy management strategies aligned with business goals.
• Implement ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) best practices.
• Set energy performance indicators (EPIs) and sustainability targets.
• Optimize energy procurement strategies (power purchase agreements, energy hedging).

4. Energy Policy Development and Implementation

• Design effective national and corporate energy policies.
• Understand regulatory and financial incentives for energy efficiency.
• Implement demand-side management (DSM) and energy conservation programs.
• Develop strategies for carbon reduction and net-zero initiatives.

5. Renewable Energy and Energy Transition Strategies

• Integrate renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy) into energy policy.
• Develop grid modernization strategies for energy transition.
• Assess the feasibility of decentralized energy systems (microgrids, distributed generation).
• Explore energy storage solutions to enhance grid resilience.

6. Energy Economics and Financing Models

• Understand the economics of energy production and consumption.
• Explore energy pricing mechanisms and market structures.
• Develop financial models for energy projects (PPAs, feed-in tariffs, carbon credits).
• Secure funding and investment for energy efficiency and renewable projects.

7. Energy Risk Management and Security

• Assess energy security risks (supply disruptions, geopolitical issues, cyber threats).
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for stable and resilient energy systems.
• Implement climate resilience and adaptation measures in energy planning.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Review real-world examples of energy policy success and failures.
• Participate in scenario-based energy strategy exercises.
• Develop a customized energy policy framework for a business or government entity.

Target Audience

• Energy managers and policymakers
• Corporate sustainability professionals
• Government and regulatory officials
• Utility and energy sector executives
• Environmental and climate change specialists